IFTTT
n8n
| Feature | IFTTT | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.49/mo | Free / from $24/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | individuals, smart-home-users, beginners, personal-productivity | developers, technical-teams, agencies, cost-conscious-teams, ai-builders |
| Founded | 2010 | 2019 |
| Applets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Triggers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Actions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Home | ✓ | ✗ |
| Widgets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Action | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Tools | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Code Nodes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Agents | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Docker | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ IFTTT Pros
- Extremely simple to use
- Supports smart home devices
- Free tier includes 2 applets
- Great for personal automations
✗ IFTTT Cons
- Limited to simple triggers (no branching)
- Slow execution compared to Zapier
- Less suitable for business workflows
✓ n8n Pros
- Free self-hosting (forever)
- Full JavaScript/Python in every node
- AI agent workflow builder
- No per-task pricing when self-hosted
✗ n8n Cons
- Requires technical setup for self-hosting
- 400+ integrations vs Zapier's 7,000+
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier or Make
The Verdict
IFTTT is built for individuals and smart home users, with a focus on applets and triggers. n8n targets developers and technical teams and leads with workflows and self-hosting.
On pricing, IFTTT is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.49/mo compared to $24/mo for n8n. That $20.509999999999998/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
n8n edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: n8n has a slight overall edge — but if extremely simple to use matters most to you, IFTTT may still be the right call.
